Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Select Models Only) - Compaq Presario S0000 Series User Manual

cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive (continued)
Symptom
Recording audio CDs is
difficult or impossible.
Cannot remove a CD or
DVD disc.
Cannot create (burn) a CD.

diskette (floppy) drive (select models only)

Symptom
PC is unable to read the
diskette (floppy disk).
Invalid system disk message
displays.
Problem
Wrong disc type or poor
quality disc is being used.
The PC is turned off.
Problem with disc.
Problem with drive.
Problem with PC operation.
Problem
A non-formatted diskette has
been inserted.
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette drive has failed.
A diskette has been left in
the drive during startup.
Solution
Verify that you are using the correct disc type (media) for
the drive. Try a different brand of disc.
Turn on your PC and press the Eject button to extend
the tray.
•
Make sure the disc is clean and undamaged. If
recording stopped during a recording session, the disc
may be damaged; use a different disc.
•
Use the correct type of disc for the type of files you are
recording. When using a CD-R disc, make sure it is
blank when recording music, and is blank or
appendable (disc with space to add more data files)
when recording data.
•
Make sure the label is face up and centered in the tray.
•
Make sure the disc is in the correct drive.
•
Make sure the recording disc tray is clean and
undamaged.
•
Select a slower write speed for the recording drive. Refer
to the Help menu in the RecordNow! recording program
to choose the speed.
•
Close all software programs and windows before
recording.
•
If you are on a network, copy the files from a network
drive to your hard disk drive first, and then record them
to disc.
•
Restart the PC and try again.
Solution
To format the diskette:
Click Start, and then click My Computer.
1
Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon.
2
Select Format.
3
Select the desired options, and click Start to begin
4
formatting the diskette.
Use a new diskette.
Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help &
Support Center, or refer to the Warranty & Support Guide
to contact Support for replacement details.
When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the
Spacebar. The PC should start up.
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